Hello OVAS

[DrReefer]

Hey Guys / Girls !

New to OVAS and I have a 33Gal Saltwater reef tank in the making

Its been running for about 2 months now and cycled for 1 month , Here Is what I have.

equipement:
2x Aquaclear 50 HOB
2x MaxiJet 600 one is powerhead other is Circ pump
200W Heater
35 pounds of LR
Pink fiji argonite sand

Life stock:
1x Ocellaris clown
1x Purple firefish
1x Yellow Watchmen Goby
1x Emerald Crab
20x hermies
4x Snails

Looking to start introducing corals and lighting in the next few weeks, And meaby start a build thread to help othe members

Thanks for looking !

[Rybren]

Welcome to OVAS.  Another saltie is always welcome 

btw, we need pictures!

[DrReefer]

Welcome to OVAS.  Another saltie is always welcome 

btw, we need pictures!

Thanks I will get the pics on my build thread ! I aslo have another thread running in the coral section for a hitchhicker ID if you guys could help me out that would be great !!

http://ovas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=53227.msg297011;topicseen#new

[JetJumper]

welcome!  but I must ask.. pink sand? :|  or is it just the name of it.  I am picturing a reef tank with bright pink sand bed like I see in freshwater systems. 

[DrReefer]

welcome!  but I must ask.. pink sand? :|  or is it just the name of it.  I am picturing a reef tank with bright pink sand bed like I see in freshwater systems. 

Haha my gf would of loved it im sure ... but no its just the name of the sand

[Greatwhite]

Welcome!

Looks like you're off to a good start, although I'd ditch the aquaclear filters and grab a nice little HOB skimmer.

What kind of light fixture are you rockin'?

[DrReefer]

Welcome!

Looks like you're off to a good start, although I'd ditch the aquaclear filters and grab a nice little HOB skimmer.

What kind of light fixture are you rockin'?

Hi there!! The aquaclear filters are mostly for water polishing and are cleaned once each week so no nitrate trap here  my next move will be a skimmer and lights! I don't like how HOB look on a tank so I am looking into a Hydor Slim Skim unit. For the lights I am still collecting info on LED setups but I would much rather grab a fixture with MH/t5/moon leds all in one. I'm taking it slow and easy and not rushing any addition to the tank. Hoping to have lights and skimmer by the end of the month and start picking out some nice corals

[JetJumper]

Haha my gf would of loved it im sure ... but no its just the name of the sand

haha, I went through the same thing.  She wanted Colourful sand, I said you can fill it with colourful corals instead

[tophoo]

The aquaclear filters are mostly for water polishing and are cleaned once each week so no nitrate trap here  my next move will be a skimmer and lights! I don't like how HOB look on a tank so I am looking into a Hydor Slim Skim unit.

Why not turn one of the aquaclear filters into a HOB DIY fuge? As for a skimmer, the Tunze 9002 is amazing!!!!!

[Cheebs]

Welcome to OVAS!!

[DrReefer]

Why not turn one of the aquaclear filters into a HOB DIY fuge? As for a skimmer, the Tunze 9002 is amazing!!!!!

Well for a fuge I don't think its big enough... I have enough problems fitting all my media so that's why I have 2 the tunze unit if would not have a doubt of its greatness but I don't like the look of the cup and I find the slim skim has a more sleek look and will be matching with my black background !

Thanks again for all the welcomes and sugestions

Dr